JOB OVERVIEW :
- Job Title : Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Texarkana, TX
- Service Setting : Inpatient
- Coverage Type : Clinical Only
- Coverage Period : 01 / 01 / 2026 – Open
- Clinical Shift Schedule : See coverage model for detailed shifts.
COVERAGE DATES :
Starting 01 / 01 / 2026 – OngoingPATIENT INFORMATION :
Patient Demographics : Adults and PediatricsPatient Volume / Census : TBDAdmissions : YesCase Mix : Emergency medicine, including stroke and trauma.FACILITY INFORMATION :
No. of Beds in Department : TBDEMR System : EPICOffice Equipment Available : TBDSpecialty Backup Available : YesSupport Staff Available : Physicians and APPsReason for Coverage : CoveragePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
Hospital Privileges Required : YesCredentialing Timeline : 90 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Rate : Daily OT after 12 hours (based on differential); Weekly OT after 168 hours (based on fixed).Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : CoveredREQUIRED PROCEDURES :
Emergency medicine procedures consistent with ED practice.Stroke education (4 hours annually).Trauma education (9 hours annually; 27 hours total in 3-year survey period).Required life support certifications per service line.JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Licenses : Active Texas Medical License.Board : Board Certified preferred, Board Eligible accepted (confirmation of test date required).DEA : Active DEA with Texas address.Certifications : ACLS, PALS, immunization compliance (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu, TB with QuantiFERON or 2-step test).Experience : Case logs from the past 24 months.Other Qualifications : Completed application, updated CV, government photo ID, DD214 (if military), education and training verification, ECFMG (if applicable), three peer references, chest X-ray if TB positive with questionnaire, CME logs (past 24 months).DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide emergency department coverage for assigned shifts.Manage acute care, trauma, and stroke cases in ED setting.Ensure compliance with CME, credentialing, and immunization requirements.Collaborate with APPs and multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely patient care.Document care accurately in EMR system (EPIC).